Mechanical Engineer II - Dept. of Water Management

Job Description The City of Chicago Department of Water Management is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to perform entry level professional mechanical engineering work in connection with the design, installation, maintenance and inspection of mechanical equipment and systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Inspects mechanical systems and equipment using appropriate instrumentation and making engineering calculations to check efficiency and proper operation and documents findings Calibrates and monitors mechanical equipment instrumentation to ensure accurate readings and safe operation of equipment Prepares data for use in resource allocation and operational reports Orders components and parts to replace or repair broken equipment Inspects new equipment for conformance to design plans and specifications and makes recommendation on necessary modifications Performs acceptance tests on new mechanical equipment installations to ensure performance standards are met and recommends improvements where necessary Manages small design and construction projects and reviews technical drawings, proposed changes and contract amendments prepared by architects, engineers and contractors for accuracy and compliance with municipal codes, design standards and project specifications, and recommends changes, as required Monitors the installation of mechanical systems and equipment to ensure compliance with city building codes and recommends changes, as required Reviews payment vouchers, invoices and pay applications submitted by engineering and construction firms ensuring payment requests reflect completed work according to contract specifications Compiles operational reports and related documentation and submits to various regulatory agencies Maintains records of inspections, permits, work orders, correspondence and related documentation Additional duties may be required for this position Certificates/Security Clearances/Other THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE Salary and Benefit Information: For more information regarding compensation with the City of Chicago, please visit: For more information regarding benefits please visit: COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. Employee Vaccination Requirement: City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit: ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field of engineering

Created: 2024-10-24